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From: Equality NC [enc@equalitync.org]
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 6:02 AM
To: Gary Palmer
Subject: ENC E-Newsletter
Equality NC News
Gary,
Happy Thanksgiving from the board and staff of Equality NC! This year we're
giving thanks for the incredible support you give us. Whether you help by
responding to action alerts, volunteering your time, or investing financially in
our work, know that your contribution is important and appreciated.
For Equality,
Ian Palmquist & Ed Farthing
Executive Directors
In this Issue
December 7 Event to be ENC's Largest in 2005!
Equality NC Applauds Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools' Stand Against
Discrimination
Give the Gift of Equality this Holiday Season
Upcoming Events
December 7 Event to be ENC's Largest in 2005
Equality NC PAC's reception with openly gay and lesbian elected officials from
across the country is shaping up to be our most successful fundraiser of the
year! With more than 75 individuals and couples sponsoring the event, we're
expecting a great crowd. Join us to meet some phenomenal leaders and help
us build our political war-chest for the 2006 elections.
featuring
Neil Guiliano former Mayor of Tempe, AZ and Executive Director of GLAAD
John Heilman Mayor Pro-Tem West Hollywood, CA
Dan Baker Long Beach, CA City Council
Patty Sheehan Orlando, FL City Council
and other out elected officials.
Click here to get details on the event, buy your tickets, and check out our
amazing list of sponsors!
Equality NC Applauds Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools' Stand
Against Discrimination
Equality NC applauds the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School System for taking a
stand against the State Board of Education's recent decision to remove the list
of protected categories, including sexual orientation and gender identity, from
the standards for training school counselors and school social workers about
diversity and discrimination.
The city school system announced last week that they will be sending a letter
to the State School Board asking them to put the list of protected categories
back in.
"Students need to know that elected officials are supportive of people with
different sexual orientations, and are prepared to support them in our
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schools," said Superintendent Neil Pedersen told the Herald-Sun. "It's a real
issue that we must address in a forthright and positive manner."
"It is critical that our staff understand the issues surrounding sexual
orientation," Pedersen said, in a memo to the local school board. "Substituting
the word 'human diversity' does not give sufficient direction to our institutions
of higher education on how to prepare prospective counselors and social
workers."
Click here to get the full story from the (Durham) Herald-Sun.
Give the Gift of Equality this Holiday Season
Why brave long lines this Friday to do your holiday shopping when you can buy
a gift that makes a difference right now? Equality NC has two great ways you
can give the gift of equality this winter:
1. Make a gift contribution to Equality NC in honor of a friend or family
member! It's easy and a lot more thoughtful than more socks or scented
candles. You can give them a gift membership at $35, a household
membership at $50, or an honorary contribution in any amount! We'll
send them a nice holiday card letting them know of your gift in their
honor. Click here to make your gift contribution today.
2. Give fabulous Equality NC logo gear! Order great T-Shirts, hats, bags
and accesories and ship them directly to your friends and family with a
personal gift message! They can wear their support for equal rights and
justice, and you can know that a portion of your purchase supports
Equality NC's work. Click here to start browsing now.
Either way, you'll give a great, meaningful gift that your loved ones are bound
to appreciate.
Upcoming Events
Pembroke: NC Lesbian Author Dorothy Allision to Speak
Thursday, December 1, 7:00
As part of our on-going work to reach out beyond the major urban centers of
the state, we will be attending this event and recruiting supporters. Click here
for details from UNC-P.
Charlotte: PAC Reception with Out Officials from Around the Nation
Wednesday, December 7, 7:00-9:00
Click here for details and to purchase tickets.
Wilmington: Southeast Social Hour
Friday, December 16, 6:00-8:00
Click here for details and to RSVP.
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